Baby Maryn is here!

ok so i only have a minute. i cant even remember the last post that was made. We had a BIG move back to Iowa in the fall and life has been pretty hectic since then. We enjoyed the holidays with our Grinnell side of the family and then we were able to celebrate Thea's 2nd birthday with everyone too. Her final birthday as an only child.
On February 26th at 8:47 pm we welcomed our 2nd daughter Maryn Elizabeth. weighing in at 8 lbs 10 oz 21 1/4 inches. 3 lbs heavier and 3 inches longer than our petite little Thea. Mommy had a successful yet lengthy vbac and is slowly recovering. Everyone is healthy and happy and excited to start our lives as a family of 4!!! More later when my brain is not being sucked out by our children (like that will ever happen :)
-peace,health and love,
The Sherman's

Did you hear the news?!

Ok, so before I update everyone about our busy summer. I thought I'd get one thing out of the way. We just came back from the doctor this morning and are happy to announce that Thea is going to be a big sister! I am sure the word has already gotten out but I wanted to make it official. I am 13 weeks on Friday and due Feb 19th...2nd trimester here I come! We are very excited and I am finally feeling a bit more at ease...as much as my brain will let me be that is ;). We will keep everyone updated on the progress. That's all for now...have to go run after Miss Thea. Hope to work on a new post very soon about our fun summer and our wild little girl!
Love and health,
-Drew, Melinda and Thea

Speedy T

Well here's our little girl truckin along! she's getting better everyday. Everyone was right, once they figure it out...there's no stopping them! Yeah Thea! We are so proud of her!

Just getting ready for our super long summer vacation aka...Tour de Midwest. Can't wait to see everyone!!!!!

Thea Walking

A friend of ours took this picture of Thea walking to me...priceless!

She finally took her first steps on Memorial Day in Michiana. Drew was the one who saw it while I was upstairs getting her an outfit. No worries though, she walked to me moments later. We'd like to thank Aly and Jamey for motivating her. They were the ones that actually got her to walk. We are very excited and relieved with her accomplishment. While she's not even close to running, she's getting better everyday. Yeah Thea!!!!

where to begin...

Clippers game..believe it or not she is quite comfy in there. just realized not the best pic of Drew..
One of our few moments home in the past couple of months. This is her new favorite seat!

Easter Egg Hunt at the Dominick's near the Rivero's House. Didn't quite get it..maybe next year!

Hi All! I just wanted to pop in an and apologize for being a horrible blogger. Not sure were to begin. Lots of things have happened since Thea turned the big 1. I am sure all of you are asking...no she's not walking yet. I blame tiny feet...I hope. Cruising and walking with toys and even going up and down stairs (the right way). Just not willing to take that leap of faith. Not sure if she just overly cautious or just has no use for it...but it will happen one day (at least that's what I've been told).
February we had a great visit to Grinnell for Thea's family Bday party and Jack and Cynthia's 40th wedding Anniversary Party. Thea was a real trooper and partied till the end of the night. Well if you want to call sleeping in a Lonnski's booth till 2 in the morning "partying" we'll take it! March was actually quite nice. I think we spent the entire month in the state of Ohio...it's a miracle!!! Thea and I went with some friends to a Columbus BlueJackets Game (great seats..thanks again Jessica and Corbin!). Then Papa Jack made the voyage out to Columbus and he and Drew got to see a game themselves. At least he got a few fun nights before getting hit with the nasty virus that was going around (sorry again Jack). April was here before we new it, Easter in Chicago....surprise!!! Thea and I stayed the week and spent lots of time with family and friends. Drew flew back in town on Friday for a fun weekend of Cubs, Pubs and Comedy. We had a great overnight out with Lonn and Jess in downtown Chicago while Nanna and Oompa watch their grandbaby and of course Gracie Moon dog.
We came home for a few weeks, hit a Columbus Clippers game (nice field!) then packed up again for a mommy/daughter road trip to Iowa/Chicago. Yep, 10 hours just the girls (Gracie included). Believe it or not Thea did great as always...it does pay to start them early! Drew yet again hopped on a plane and met us in Chicago. We stayed the night with the Rivero's and let the wee ones visit. Had another adult night out and went to my friend Scott's wedding. It was great seeing people I haven't seen in years...and of course Brooke :)
WOW...have I lost ya yet? I am tired just thinking about all that we do. One day we will settle down, but for now...the traveling must go on! Off to Michiana for Memorial Day Weekend for the kick off of the beach season!!!!!! Then back home for awhile...I hope. Maybe somewhere in there
Thea will take her first steps. Where they will be... who knows!
Love, Health and Happiness to All,
The Sherman's

Thea's 1st Birthday

A friend from our Mom's group made this great butterfly cake. We sang Happy Birthday and watched in amazement as our daughter had her 1st piece of cake...and loved it!

A little hesitant at 1st

Then decided she loved it and even let Mommy put on her Birthday crown!

Cake daze...

Thea loved all of her birthday presents....but bee lined to the corn popper. No wonder those things are still around!

Thea got her 1st dolly! It says "I love you" and makes kissing sounds. Thea could not stop kissing her! She also got her 1st play kitchen! It sings songs and has lots of fun buttons!

We had a very busy day! Our little Miss Thea had her 1st Birthday and loved every minute of it! It was a quiet day with just Mommy, Daddy, Thea, Gracie and Asparagus. Daddy made pancakes in the morning and then we had birthday cake after nap...it was a cake filled day. No wonder by the end of the day we were all crashing from the sugar overdose. Thea received some great presents that are sure to entertain her for some time. She is climbing and cruising all over...but is not too sure about letting go. When she's ready..we will hopefully have the video recorder charged and in hand. We are looking forward to celebrating AGAIN with family and friends in February. Hope 2009 is good to all!
love, The Sherman's

the year has ended and we are finally home!

What a busy month we had! It all started just before Thanksgiving, were we made the jaunt across the midwest to Grinnell. We spent Thanksgiving with the Sherman's and then headed to Chicago to mingle with Nanna and Company. Only to drive back to Grinnell a week later and spend a good 2 weeks there. Thea and I were able to spend much needed friend time with our BF's in Grinnell. In Thea's case BF means her "boyfriend" Liam. All the while, Drew was back in Columbus working and flying back and forth a few times. We were all united at Christmas and had a wonderful Christmas eve in Chicago and Christmas Day in Grinnell. We really enjoyed seeing friends and family. Though it was a month long trip, time seemed to run out too quickly. We plan on spending the next weeks just staying put. Time to plan for Thea big #1 on the 25th...I can't believe it! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!
love to all,
Melinda, Drew and Thea

A day at the park

I got some great pictures at the park. She was being especially cheezers that day!

She loved the swings!

Hi my name is Drewina...

Our pretty little fashionista!

Knox Homecoming

Thea's First Knox Homecoming! Weather could not have been better. We enjoyed tailgating and also a little late night grown-up time with friends thanks to Liz and Mike's cousin Kimmie. Thanks to both, we had a great time! Thea was great as usual and was good luck for the Prairie Fire. Papa and Chi Chi got a little Thea fix. Hopefully, it will tie them (and us) over until the Holidays. We are going to enjoy just being home for a few weeks. We will be on the road again starting Thanksgiving, and won't be back home until after Christmas. Drew will be flying back and forth from Columbus while we visit family and friends in Chicago and Grinnell! Can't wait to see you all!
-love and peace,
The Sherman's

1st Halloween

Thea's first Halloween! She was a Kitten and I was the Mama Cat. We went to a Mom's group kids halloween party and had lots of treats (actually I did :). She was having so much fun that she peed her pants! actually all over me. Long story short, by the end she was only half a kitty. No trick or treating this year. She is sweet enough on her own. We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween!

Diaper Cake

This is the diaper cake I made for Shannon, Rick and Baby Riley! So easy and a lot of fun to make....hmmm, I think I have ANOTHER new hobby :)

Crazy Mom and her cloth diaper debate!

Thea's 1st Cloth Dipe experience!
Mommy!! Are you crazy?

Im ok now! Doin' the tiedyed dance :)

Mommy and Thea are trying out the new and crazy world of cloth diapers! For those of you who remember cloth diapering as a mess of work, today's cloth diapers are as easy as any disposable! except of course the dirty job of cleaning. Still gross but a TON easier. Not to mention, no pins or plastic covers! Only problem is they are now super cute and colorful...which can get pricey if you don't have willpower. I am trying to restrain myself, but who can resist a tiedyed fluffy bottom!

Eating her puffs

Thea on the move..finally!

current to youngest pictures

It's been a long time!

It's been a long time, and a lot has happened since my first blog. In the midst of being pregnant, having a baby, moving....again, I had forgotten that I even had a blog. I blame the baby crack:). I could go into the details of all of the above but anyone looking at this should know most of the story up until now. So I will give a brief synopsis.
After a "normal and easy" pregnancy and a very long "weird and hard" labor Thea Nicole Sherman was born 3 weeks early via c-section. A perfectly healthy little girl weighing in at a hefty 5 lbs.7 oz. She has been an amazing addition to our lives and a joy to every degree. Every morning we wake up in awe of what a beautiful, happy, and dare I say easy baby we were blessed with. In the 8 months of her life we have created quite the traveling little girl. At just shy of 2 weeks she had her 1st airplane flight from Ohio to Iowa for Drew's grandfather's funeral. Over the next months, she had traveled to Chicago a few times, back to Grinnell, Iowa and also enjoyed a large amount of time on the beach at her great-grandmother Mimi's beach house in Michiana. Not to mention that Thea has probably been to more Cub's games than her Uncle Jason in 08' .We thought she was our good luck charm, but I turns out we just have to train her to be a "true Cubs fan". Just a few weeks ago, Mommy, daughter and Nanna took a trip to Texas to visit The Pertll's our family of the southwest! We had a great time just the girls, and Nanna allowed me to have my 1st ever night without my daughter. Thank you Nanna! Thank you Pam! Thank you, thank you Melanie!!! Now we are home for a little while trying to relax before the holidays get here. It all starts w/ Halloween, when we take Thea to her 1st of many Knox homecomings. Go Fire!! I will try to keep the pictures in order of age and show you how fast a 5 lb. 7 oz. baby grows...even if she still is a peanut! Love and peace to all, The Sherman Family

Got the idea from my brother!

Thought I would give an update from the our lovely home in the great state of Ohio. Yep we have accepted that we are residents ofColumbus, Ohio. Lots of changes in the past few years. We cant believe its been 2 years since that fun party in Grinnell, Iowa. We like to call it our wedding day. Just as we were settling into the great town of Grinnell, new opportunities moved us away from those we love. We hope one day to return there and raise our family. Speaking of families, you all know that we are working on our own as we speak. So I thought, this would be a great opportunity to set up this blog so we can stay connected with everyone. We miss you all!
All of our love,
Melinda,Drew and Baby Sherman